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Women's
R-GearLeader of the Track 3" Short

Product Description:

Women's ROAD RUNNER SPORTS LEADER OF THE TRACK 3" SHORT :: The women's Road Runner Sports Leader of the Track 3" Short is your perfect short for everyday running. Lightweight, stretch fabric and split design deliver unrestricted range of motion. Stash your music player or other essentials in the center back zip pocket. Brief liner. Reflective logo.

I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon and have been looking for a good running short that doesn't ride up. Well, this isn't quite it, but it is an improvement over the other cheap shorts I had before. They fit well (I am 5'2" and 120 and ordered a small) and have lots of great pockets. Very good value for the price. But they do ride up while running and also are a little poofier than I like in front. Very comfortable though, so I will keep wearing them for practice runs, but not sure about competition day. I haven't found any shorts that don't ride up on me though, and they really are a good value for the price.

These are great shorts. The length is just right and they move well with you when running. I am a marathoner and a triathlete and will definitely use these when training. I haven't run over 7 miles in them yet but at that distance they were great. Assuming they past the training test, I am pretty sure I will wear them for my next marathon. I'm buying at least one more pair!

Im 5'3 and 113 pounds I bought the xs The shorts are like wearing nothing at all. Perfect for hot florida weather the panty part fits well no chafing binding etc but the outer short is a little fluffy so to say. Maybe a bit too much material but it doesnt bother me as it does other runners. I dont like anything tight so these are great for me. I didn't notice any riding up and I didn't have to tug at them all. Haven't run in the rain yet or got soaked to see if they chafe but I use body glide in this heat. Overall I like them and would recommend. I love the zip pocket in the back and There is one inside as well.

I'm using these shorts for running. Great quality for the price. Love the details, esp. the zippered back pocket. These shorts could be just a bit longer in the crotch, but otherwise I'm very happy with the fit and length of the shorts.

I bought these shorts because they were on sale. I love them! I have purchased Nike shorts in the past and I find they can be a little too short on my long runs because they ride up. These are a great length for me.

I like these shorts. They fit well and are lightweight. However, they have a zipper pocket at the back. When I lie on the mat to stretch or do other exercises, the zipper digs into the back of my pelvic bone. I sent these back and ordered shorts without pockets-especially zippered pockets.

I am very active. On a weekly basis I am running, hiking and cycling along with gym cardio and weight lifting workouts. I love these shorts for running and hiking. They don't ride up and don't restrict movement. I've purchased 3 pairs so far.

I am searching for shorts that don't ride up. I have straight hips and pretty thin legs, but just a little extra right at the top of my thighs, and maybe that's what catches most shorts. These have a shape that makes me feel doomed so I didn't even run in them - they almost feel like I have them on backwards, with too much room in the front, but then narrow enough through the leg opeing that I feel like they will billow and almost blouse over my crotch as I run. The fabric seems great, but I'm not keeping these.

I realized today that in the few weeks I've had these shorts, they're now the only ones I want to run in and I'm disappointed when they're in the laundry. Simply everything I'd like in a running short: lightweight, just the right amount of coverage (not too short and not too long), great fit, ample pockets, and a great price. I also have Nike pacer shorts and North Face Better Than Naked shorts. They both fit in the hips but are tight in the waist and give me a muffin top :-(.

I generally buy a size XS in running shorts, but followed the waist measurement for these rather than hip measurement and ordered a S. They ended up fitting well without being too baggy in the hips and seat, even though I'm a 1/2 inch smaller in the hips than the measurement recommended for the small. Muffin top solved. If you're between sizes, I'd go larger rather than smaller in these.

The zipper pocket in the back is great for energy chews or a metro card and some cash. The interior front pockets are fine for fitting my iPod nano, but I'd prefer them to be in the back of the shorts as sometimes my nano pokes when worn in the front pockets. However, that small issue won't prevent me from ordering more of these shorts.

I used to run in basketball shorts and I wanted to try a pair of actual running shorts. I saw these online and decided to give them a try and I LOVE them! I bought a different brand of running shorts and they are alright but definitely not as nice. They are so comfortable and all the pockets are awesome!

These shorts are fabulous! I love the multiple pockets, but especially the zippered pocket at the back--perfect for keys/ID. They are super lightweight and comfy with a stretchy waistband. I'm a petite person with pretty slim hips and they tend to poof out a bit in front for me, but they don't ride up between your legs at all, which is great. They are also fairly wide/roomy, not a straight or slim cut--as I was running I almost felt like I wasn't wearing any shorts at all! I also like the placement and length of the split on the side--great ease of movement, no showing your undies to the world.

You never know what you are getting into when you order a store brand... but I could not be happier with these shorts. I have several pairs of running shorts from the Big names... these auctually fit better. They have a comfortable fit, they look cute on and the color selection is very broad... nice to have options! I will be ordering several pairs, since I run every day.

I accidentally bought these shorts instead of the pro-velocity, BUT i do like these shorts. I can wear them to the gym and not worry about my bum showing (like the pro-velocity 3"). I noticed ballooning like other people while running at the gym, but at my half marathon, i didn't notice or even pay attention. I normally need to fold over the waist band, but I don't need to in these shorts.

I use these shorts for both Bikram yoga and running. I love the fit and feel. I have received compliments on how long they make my legs look.This is the second pair I have purchased so now I have 2 colors. I really appreciate the extra pockets on long runs!

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